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Below you will find reviews and testimonials from current and former True Balance Karate students and their parents in Downers Grove, IL.
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Elijah Zimmerly
I practice tang soon do here - this is the best community I've ever been a part of. Not only does karate help build by martial arts skills, self defense skills, and confidence, but everybody here is awesome. They make me a better person
Jordan Samuels
“TBK is my second home, and my favorite place to be. I started training here 8 years ago, along with my son. I had a background in martial arts from my youth, having done Tae Kwon Do for 10 years. I love the sense of community, leadership, and life skills that TBK offers. Over the years, my son and I came to class, made friends, and went to regional tournaments, which are part competition, part beautiful ceremony, and part large family reunion. I'm 52 and still going strong, and I'm going to test for my second degree black belt soon. I hope to be part of the TBK family forever.”
Nathan Macht
I have recommended them to family, friends and will continue to do so. My son has improved in his discipline, self confidence and his help around our house. This is an amazing organization that is a community asset.
Jermy Vrtis
TBK is fantastic! The instructions give the right balance of discipline and fun. It has helped my daughter in confidence and athleticism.
Deb Daugherty
I started taking karate to improve my balance, self-awareness, focus and to improve my overall health. In the short time I've been coming to class I can tell my balance and focus have improved. The additional and unexpected benefits have been the sense of family True Balance karate has given me. While I continue to learn and improve on my very raw karate skills, I find coming to class a very enjoyable experience.
Jamie Caldwell
“My daughter started karate at True Balance Karate in the spring. Within a couple of weeks we noticed she was more respectful, better focused, and more confident. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the instructors and positive family atmosphere here!”
Serena Elavia
True Balance Karate is like a second home to me. They make karate fun and give lessons that apply to your life so that you can become a better person. They give you the confidence to keep trying and push yourself, and they build you the foundation of life skills. They teach you karate in a great way that speaks to each person. Karate is now a part of me as it has been for many years. True Balance Karate is amazing. -Serena Elavia
Sylvester Sanchez
The team here is like nothing I’ve ever experienced before! They will dedicate their energy and effort to make sure your kids don’t feel excluded and feel like they belong. Highly recommend!
Tom
“This school has great physical activity options for both adults and seniors. No matter what your background in martial arts (if any), you'll find their approach founded in the best learning principles: comprehensive lesson planning, demonstration, repetition, feedback, patience, encouragement, and fun.”
Dr Susanne Johnson
The staff are well-versed in helping students of all ages achieve the skill level the student desires. I have been especially impressed during the COVID-19 pandemic to observe them using remote learning tools to actively engage and provide real-time feedback to students training offsite.
Liz C
They do a great job on developing the whole child. Love that the focus is on self-awareness and personal growth. While it's still a group learning environment, which is awesome, kids are competing against themselves. Now that is refreshing from most other sports or arts these days where it's all about wins and losses. And TBK is inclusive of kids from all walks of life and all individual personalities, interests and abilities.
Kathleen Sierra
My kids love TBK! We’ve been going there for about 3 months. They love all the instructors and the classes are not just about karate, but being a decent person (e.g. helping with chores, listening to adults, taking care of others). Of course with the added benefit of getting to kick/punch things and burn off energy. Classes are really beautifully structured, but fluid so new kids can start anytime. Love them!